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What is the best way to travel from Manchester to Inverness?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Flights and Trains to Inverness from Manchester. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Train
7h 41m
£53
£96
9
Flight
1h 15m
£105
£237
23

What is the cheapest way to reach Inverness from Manchester?

You can reach Inverness with just £53 by taking a Train from TransPennine Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Saturday
from £64
Sunday
from £105
Monday
from £56
Tuesday
from £145
Wednesday
from £153
Thursday
Friday
from £53

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • TransPennine Express
    7h 41m
    0
    12:24
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    20:05
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £64
  • TransPennine Express
    8h 49m
    0
    08:13
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    17:02
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £119
  • TransPennine Express
    9h 33m
    0
    13:09
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    22:42
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £119
  • TransPennine Express
    8h 38m
    0
    08:24
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    17:02
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £146
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Loganair
    1h 15m
    0
    09:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    10:15
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £158
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 5m
    0
    15:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    18:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £162
  • British Airways
    14h 50m
    0
    06:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:35
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £182
  • Aer Lingus
    10h 10m
    0
    08:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    18:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £192
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    11h 5m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    17:00
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £193

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Loganair
    1h 15m
    0
    08:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    10:10
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £105
  • British Airways
    25h 35m
    0
    20:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:35
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £135
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    16h 35m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    22:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £187
  • Aer Lingus
    3h 45m
    0
    08:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £222
  • KLM Cityhopper
    13h 30m
    0
    09:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    22:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £272

    Cheapest Trains Monday

  • TransPennine Express
    11h 1m
    0
    09:07
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    20:08
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £56
  • TransPennine Express
    7h 44m
    0
    12:24
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    20:08
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £69
  • TransPennine Express
    11h 6m
    0
    09:02
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    20:08
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £106
  • Northern
    10h 13m
    0
    13:06
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    23:19
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £119
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • British Airways
    4h 40m
    0
    16:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:35
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £170
  • Loganair
    1h 30m
    0
    19:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:20
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £175
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 40m
    0
    07:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    13:00
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £282
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    5h 0m
    0
    17:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    22:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £292
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 20m
    0
    08:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    13:00
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £320

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Loganair
    1h 30m
    0
    19:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:20
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £145

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Loganair
    1h 30m
    0
    19:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:20
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £153
  • British Airways
    7h 20m
    0
    07:05
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    14:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £217
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    6h 50m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £233
  • KLM Cityhopper
    8h 45m
    0
    13:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    22:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £261
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    18h 25m
    0
    20:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    15:20
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £506

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • TransPennine Express
    11h 1m
    0
    09:07
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    20:08
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £53
  • TransPennine Express
    7h 44m
    0
    12:24
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    20:08
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £66
  • TransPennine Express
    11h 6m
    0
    09:02
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    20:08
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £96
  • TransPennine Express
    10h 12m
    0
    13:07
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    23:19
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £111
  • TransPennine Express
    9h 42m
    0
    13:00
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    22:42
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £119
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • British Airways
    4h 40m
    0
    16:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £170
  • Loganair
    1h 30m
    0
    19:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:20
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £171
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    25h 40m
    0
    20:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    22:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £272
  • Aer Lingus
    22h 55m
    0
    19:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    18:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £306
  • KLM Cityhopper
    13h 35m
    0
    08:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    22:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £677

What are the fastest trips from Manchester to Inverness?

You can get to Inverness from Manchester in just 1h 15m with a Flight from Loganair. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 1h 15m
Sunday
from 1h 15m
Monday
from 1h 30m
Tuesday
from 1h 30m
Wednesday
from 1h 30m
Thursday
Friday
from 1h 30m

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Loganair
    1h 15m
    0
    09:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    10:15
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £158
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 5m
    0
    15:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    18:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £162
  • Aer Lingus
    10h 10m
    0
    08:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    18:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £192
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    11h 5m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    17:00
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £193
  • British Airways
    14h 50m
    0
    06:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:35
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £182
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • TransPennine Express
    7h 41m
    0
    12:24
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    20:05
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £64
  • TransPennine Express
    8h 38m
    0
    08:24
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    17:02
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £146
  • TransPennine Express
    8h 49m
    0
    08:13
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    17:02
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £119
  • TransPennine Express
    9h 33m
    0
    13:09
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    22:42
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £119

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Loganair
    1h 15m
    0
    08:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    10:10
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £105
  • Aer Lingus
    3h 45m
    0
    08:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £222
  • KLM Cityhopper
    13h 30m
    0
    09:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    22:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £272
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    16h 35m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    22:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £187
  • British Airways
    25h 35m
    0
    20:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:35
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £135

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Loganair
    1h 30m
    0
    19:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:20
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £175
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 20m
    0
    08:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    13:00
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £320
  • British Airways
    4h 40m
    0
    16:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:35
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £170
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    5h 0m
    0
    17:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    22:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £292
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 40m
    0
    07:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    13:00
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £282
  • Fastest Trains Monday

  • TransPennine Express
    7h 44m
    0
    12:24
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    20:08
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £69
  • Northern
    10h 13m
    0
    13:06
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    23:19
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £119
  • TransPennine Express
    11h 1m
    0
    09:07
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    20:08
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £56
  • TransPennine Express
    11h 6m
    0
    09:02
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    20:08
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £106

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Loganair
    1h 30m
    0
    19:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:20
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £145

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Loganair
    1h 30m
    0
    19:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:20
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £153
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    6h 50m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £233
  • British Airways
    7h 20m
    0
    07:05
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    14:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £217
  • KLM Cityhopper
    8h 45m
    0
    13:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    22:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £261
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    18h 25m
    0
    20:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    15:20
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £506

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Loganair
    1h 30m
    0
    19:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:20
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £171
  • British Airways
    4h 40m
    0
    16:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £170
  • KLM Cityhopper
    13h 35m
    0
    08:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    22:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £677
  • Aer Lingus
    22h 55m
    0
    19:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    18:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £306
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    25h 40m
    0
    20:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    22:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £272
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • TransPennine Express
    7h 44m
    0
    12:24
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    20:08
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £66
  • TransPennine Express
    9h 42m
    0
    13:00
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    22:42
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £119
  • TransPennine Express
    10h 12m
    0
    13:07
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    23:19
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £111
  • TransPennine Express
    11h 1m
    0
    09:07
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    20:08
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £53
  • TransPennine Express
    11h 6m
    0
    09:02
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    20:08
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £96
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Manchester to Inverness

What are the most popular stations in Manchester and Inverness?

In Manchester, you will usually depart from Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, while in Inverness you will be arriving at Central Station, Coach Station or Raigmore Hospital, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Inverness from Manchester? With 6 connections between 2 Flight and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Manchester and Inverness, you can pay as low as £53 with a Train from TransPennine Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Loganair: you will get to Inverness in just 1h 15m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Manchester and Inverness are TransPennine Express, Loganair and British Airways, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Manchester and Inverness is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Salford or to Daviot, and look at flights from Liverpool Airport, and landing at Dornoch Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Manchester to Inverness?

The most popular companies between Manchester and Inverness, are TransPennine Express, Loganair and British Airways. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Train companies: TransPennine Express and Northern

Airlines: Loganair, British Airways, KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines and 4 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Manchester to Inverness

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Manchester to Inverness. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Manchester to Inverness

How can I reach Inverness from Manchester?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Flight and Train, with which you can get to Inverness from Manchester.

How far is Inverness from Manchester?

The distance between Manchester and Inverness is 461.6 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Manchester and Inverness?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 12 kgs of CO2, a train 16 kgs, a car 78 kgs, and a flight 114 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Manchester to Inverness?

You can get to Inverness with just £53 by taking a Train from TransPennine Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Inverness?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Inverness in just 1h 15m with a Flight from Loganair.

More routes to Manchester and to Inverness

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Manchester and to Inverness. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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